US SB3518 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: Introduced on August 2 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-08-02 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5988-5989)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on August 2 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-08-02 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5988-5989)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Fair Trade in Seafood Act - Declares that it shall be a principal objective of the United States in negotiations for a trade agreement to: (1) eliminate or reduce fisheries subsidies provided by foreign countries that unfairly distort markets to the detriment of U.S. commercial fishing interests and perpetuate unsustainable fishing practices, and (2) ensure that any commitments with respect to such subsidies are enforceable under appropriate trade laws.
Title
Fair Trade in Seafood Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-02 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5988-5989) |
| 2012-08-02 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5988) |
Subjects
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Foreign trade and international finance
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Seafood
Trade agreements and negotiations
Foreign trade and international finance
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Seafood
Trade agreements and negotiations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/3518/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s3518/BILLS-112s3518is.pdf |
